About this Role
Role Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Change and Business Improvement, the Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) is responsible for the ongoing development, support and oversight of An Coimisiúnsportfolio of projects. As a relatively new and growing organisation, An Coimisiún has established a supportive Programme Management Office to strengthen governance, oversight and delivery across its portfolio of work. The Head of PMO will lead the continued development and maturity of the PMO function, ensuring that appropriate programme and project management frameworks, governance arrangements and reporting processes are embedded across the organisation. Building project management capability across the organisation is a key priority for this role.
Working closely with senior leaders, project sponsors and project managers, the Head of PMO will provide guidance, assurance and support to facilitate the successful delivery of the organisations annual Work Programme, and other key initiatives.
About the Team/Division
The Change & Business Improvement team sits within Coimisiún na Meán's Corporate Services Division, along with People & Organisational Development, Finance & Procurement, International Affairs and Governance & Secretariat. The remit of Change and Business Improvement team includes the PMO, organisational change management and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the ongoing development, implementation and continuous improvement of the PMO, ensuring alignment with programme and project management best practice.
Coordinate the planning and delivery of An Coimisiúns annual Work Programme, working closely with Finance and Directors across the organisation.
Support sponsors, project managers and senior managers in using effective programme and project management approaches across the organisation.
Maintain and improve PMO frameworks, standards, templates and reporting processes to support consistent and effective delivery.
Promote a culture of effective programme governance, collaboration and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Monitor programme and project performance, and provide clear reports, analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
Support the Director in preparing reports, briefings and updates for the Commission and senior management on programme status, risks, issues, dependencies and delivery performance.
Monitor cross-programme dependencies and support the identification, escalation and mitigation of risks and issues that may impact delivery.
Support project and programme leads in identifying organisational change impacts and planning appropriate change management activities
Provide training, coaching, guidance and support to project managers and staff to strengthen programme and project management capability across the organisation.
Participate in programme boards, working groups, or organisational effectiveness initiatives, as required.
The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review
About You
Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
A minimum of five years experience in programme, project or PMO management.
A recognised qualification in project or programme management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing governance, reporting and programme management processes.
Strong understanding of structured programme and project management principles, methodologies and governance approaches.
Experience preparing reports, analyses and briefing materials for senior management and governance forums.
Experience developing, delivering or procuring project management training, coaching or mentoring.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate evidence and develop practical solutions.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and support delivery through influence rather than direct authority.
Evidence of ability to operate in dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage evolving priorities and deadlines.
Desirable Criteria
A third-level qualification at a minimum of Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Experience with Irish or EU legislation or policy in the media, digital, or technology sectors.
Experience in change management methodologies or frameworks.
Experience working in regulatory environments or public sector organisations.
Key Information
Benefits, Package & Pay
This position is offered on fixed-term contract basis until September 2028.
Full time, 35 hrs per week
Annual Leave: 30 days per annum
The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.
Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.
For a full list of benefits see our website here
This position is graded at the Assistant Principal scale.
Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale.
Citizenship Requirement
Eligible Candidates must be:
(a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or
(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
(d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 permission* or stamp 5 permission.
- Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent.
To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above at the time of application.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit:
A CV (max 2 pages) and a Cover letter/personal statement (max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position via the apply now button below.
All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process
Late applications or applications not received through the correct channel, as indicated above, will not be considered.
For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role, please contact [email protected]
Privacy Notice
Coimisiún na Meán (An Coimisiún, CnaM, we, our) processes the personal data arising as a result of its recruitment campaign. The Data Controller is CnaM, and the Data Processor appointed by CnaM to conduct the recruitment process is CPL. The Data Controllers contact details are - Data Protection Officer, Coimisiún na Meán 1 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20, Ireland.
Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 01 963 7755
CnaM will process the personal data collected during the recruitment process for the purpose of the review, consideration and selection of applications and the contacting of applicants. Third party recipients may include CnaM representatives. CnaM does not transfer personal data outside of the EU or EEA.
CnaMs legal bases for collecting and processing this data may include:
- Contract - where the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract
and/or
- Consent - where you have given explicit consent to the processing (e.g. reasonable
accommodations)
The personal data processed will be stored securely. This data will be stored for a maximum of 12 months in the event of an unsuccessful application.
Applicants have the right to access their data and to rectify any inaccur acies in their data. To do this, please write to the Data Protection Officer at the address listed above. Applicants have the right, where appropriate, to the erasure of their data and/or a restriction on processing of their data. In addition, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission. Our full Data Protection Statement is available here: https://www.cnam.ie/governance/dataprotection-privacy/privacy-statement/
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if required, during the recruitment process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact Angeline McKiernan at [email protected]
Coimisiún na Meán is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce which reflects modern Ireland. We work to create a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunity and feels comfortable to be their authentic selves at work.
Closing Date: 3 p.m. on 20th August 2026.
